Blogs from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel, Middle East - page 9

They said they are coming for a visit and I got excited. "They" are the couple I've lived with in Italy. The couple that taught me Italian (language, culture and cooking), a couple that became friends, mentors, family. Confused? Let's start from the beginning. Early 2007. I've returned to Israel after almost 2 years in east Africa. Couldn't settle back, couldn't understand the culture I've left, the country that had changed, wished to continue traveling. Not touring. Traveling. In a way one can stay in one place and learn about the culture, the people, the language, traditions, and costumes. I didn't want to head back to Africa. Not for a while. A short online research taught me all about wwoofing . I found the light. I've decided to go wwoofing in Italy. What could be more ... read more

Tel Aviv lies somewhere between Eritrea and Uzbekistan. From the high cheekbones and dark skins of Africa to the wide-set eyes and porcelain complexions of the Caucasus – and every shape and shade in between – you can find them in Tel Aviv. You can find anything in Tel Aviv, at any time of day or night. If you get a craving for hummus at midnight or remember that you have no clean underwear at 4am, you can take your pick of 24-hour grocery stores or Laundromats to fulfill your needs. Yet, for all its modernity and convenience, Tel Aviv hasn’t lost its small town charm. It still has local grocers, bakers, and butchers who know their customers, and their customers’ children, by name. It has beautiful, white sand beaches and the calm, blue Mediterranean Sea. ... read more

SO - - - whats going on with you? Why don't you write? Where are you? We miss your updates We have no idea whats going on with you We miss you I know. you are right (those who care enough to write or call or ask) well.. I no longer write as I no longer travel. I have set roots in Tel Aviv (again) I have adopted 2 kitties and fostering a blind-people guide dog puppy. so basically I am a mother of three hyper active puppies... yup, a challenge for my misanthrope personality.... more photos you can see here and they also have a youtube channel.... I have a job - its a part time in an NGO protecting African refugees and asylum seekers residing in Israel (part time, my version = 12 hours ... read more

So on Tuesday I went to the Carmel Market and craft market to try and talk to some Taglit/Birthright groups. I went out with the other intern Josep and we took some flyers for the West Bank tour that Windows offers. It's a free tour that we offer to Taglit members (and any one else who wants to go) to educate people about the West Bank and the Palestinians and their living situation. It was awkward when I started as I didn't want to step on any toes or offend the people I was talking to. A lot of people that go on birth right are very biased in favor of Israel, not that its a bad thing, but it makes them reluctant sometimes to consider other points of view. The birth right tours are geared ... read more

so timekeeping has eluded me again. byc omplete accident i realised yesterday that my flight out istoday and not tomorrow. so it's my last day here in israel and i wish i had time to escape the city and get back to the north or to see tevaria or go to visit tsfat again but it's probably not realistic so i'm going to just hang out here for my last day. curls get the girls. they are a blessing because i dont want to waste time worrying about making myself look presentable. the water here makes my hair super curly. it's splendid. i feel like i have been here forever. this is my home. in australia i'm too loud, a little too open and my willingness to approach strangers is received with hesitation. here in israel, ... read more